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What World Culture Do You Secretly Fit Into Best?

Steven Miller

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About This Quiz

Those who have done a lot of travel around the world can attest to the fact that each place features its own unique qualities. Depending on the personality of the person and the priorities in their life, a specific area can feel like heaven on Earth or like an annoying and frustrating location where they can't wait to get away. We're confident that this quiz will lead you in the direction of a place where you'll never want to leave.

For example, if you prefer to move at a gradual and easy-going pace, we're starting to imagine you with your feet up on a beach in the Mediterranean somewhere. Should you also mention that you love to talk with your hands and you're a fantastic storyteller, we'll have little doubt that we're heading in the right direction.

On the other hand, if you're someone who is the life of the party and treat strangers like they've been your best friend for ages, the country and continent of Australia could be the right fit for you. If you tell us that you drink a lot of beer and you enjoy taking risks in the direction of incredible life experiences, let's start getting you ready to head to a "land down under."

Get your bags packed. We're off to the place where you've always dreamed.

Do you use your hands when you talk?

Yes, I'm very demonstrative with my whole body.

I probably do, but I hadn't really noticed.

No, I never do that.

I might if I'm really excited.

Which meal sounds most appealing?

A hamburger and fries.

Pizza.

Fish and chips.

A Greek salad.

Would you take a nap in the middle of the day if it was a cultural norm?

Only if I had a really rough night the night before.

I would probably at least lay down for a while if it was part of the culture.

Absolutely. I would do it even if it wasn't a cultural norm.

No way, I've got way too much going on for that.

Do you have a temper?

I'm a very passionate person, but I try to keep my temper in check most of the time.

It takes a lot for me to lose my cool.

I could blow up at any minute.

I'm totally chill and laid-back.

How close are you with your family?

We're actually fairly distant from each other.

We are pretty close, but we don't see each other as often as we'd like.

We stay in touch, but we're all doing our own thing.

We are very close, and we do pretty much everything together.

How good are you at telling stories?

I try to keep my stories brief. It seems like people's attention spans are so short now.

I'm a master storyteller.

I tend to bore my audience.

I'll tell you a whopper, once I have a few more beers.

Is your lifestyle more simple or complex?

I'm always striving to keep things as simple as possible.

I've got a lot going on, but I like it that way.

Life in the modern world is complex, but I do carve out moments of quiet whenever I can.

My life is ridiculously complex, but I thrive on that.

Are you loud or more soft-spoken?

It really just depends on the situation and how I'm feeling.

I'm as quiet as a mouse.

I can get loud if I need to, but I generally keep things pretty quiet.

I tend to speak with plenty of volume.

How much beer do you drink?

I drink a ridiculous amount of beer.

I prefer alcoholic beverages besides beer.

I don't drink any beer.

I'll have a beer or two at the end of the day.

How big of a party is ideal for you?

A gathering of a dozen close friends and family is my favorite.

I prefer a quiet dinner with a few close friends.

A full house of people would be great.

The bigger the party, the better.

How regularly do you take risks?

I prefer to only take very calculated risks.

I'm up for an adventure. Let's take a risk and live a little!

I'm up for rolling the dice in the direction of living my dreams.

I prefer to avoid risky situations if I can.

Which outdoor activity best matches your interests?

Mountain climbing.

Swimming.

Skiing.

Hiking.

How friendly are you to strangers?

Let's put it this way, I'm a lot friendlier with people that are close to me.

I'll go far out of my way to meet a stranger and make them feel welcome.

I'm polite, but not overly engaging.

I tend to be very mistrusting and wary of strangers.

Of the following, which kind of music fits your personality the best?

Hip-hop.

Electronic dance.

Rock.

Salsa.

Are you more gregarious or low-key?

I'm very outgoing and engaging with everyone I meet.

I try to keep things as low-key as possible.

I try to keep in balance between those two.

It really just depends on my mood, but I'm generally pretty social.

Which description best matches your sense of humor?

I would say that my sense of humor is witty.

I would say that my sense of humor is dry.

I would say that my sense of humor is slapstick.

I would say that my sense of humor is corny.

Which non-alcoholic beverage do you like the most?

Tea.

Ginger ale.

Coffee.

Lemonade.

What time of the day are you at your best?

At midday.

In the afternoon.

In the morning.

At night.

What pace do you tend to move at in life?

I'm taking my sweet time in everything I do.

It depends on how I'm feeling that day.

I've got a busy schedule, but I always make time to stop and smell the roses.

I feel like I'm always in a hurry.

Of the following, which sport do you like the most?

American football.

Soccer.

Rugby.

Basketball.

Are you a history buff?

That's not really my cup of tea.

Yes, I'm fascinated by history.

I do enjoy hearing stories about people's lives, for sure.

I'm interested in some aspects of history, but it's not at the top of my list.

Do you keep up with celebrity gossip?

I do follow stuff like that, but it's not like I'm obsessed or anything.

How appealing would it be to work for yourself?

I might run a small business on the side or something like that.

I'm not sure how I feel about that.

I'm much happier working for someone else.

That is the ultimate dream for me.

How much fast food do you eat?

That's pretty much all I eat.

It's almost unheard of for me to eat fast food.

I definitely get at least a few fast food meals a week.

I never eat fast food.

Which meal of the day is your favorite?

Lunch.

Breakfast.

Dinner.

Midnight snack.

Which mode of transportation fits your personality the best?

A bicycle.

A car.

A train.

A motorcycle.

Which attraction would you rather visit?

The Eiffel Tower.

The Sydney Opera House.

The Statue of Liberty.

The Amalfi Coast.

Besides English, which of the following languages would you most like to learn?

Spanish.

Italian.

French.

Chinese.

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